Direct Access

Power options for Oregon business customers

All business customers in Oregon may choose to leave regulated cost-based service (Basic Service) and choose a market-based option. These options include Daily Market Flux from Pacific Power or service from an Electricity Service Supplier (ESS).

The 2020 opt-out window is now closed. The next opt-out period for 2021 will open in November 2020.

Review options for your business

Small Businesses

Large Businesses

Small businesses are organizations that do not incur a demand charge on their monthly electric bill or with demand of less than 30 kW for 12 out of the last 13 months. Small facilities, outbuildings with separate service and irrigation pumps are included in this category and are usually served under Oregon rate schedules 23 and 41.

Choose Direct Access and purchase electricity through an alternative Electricity Service Supplier (ESS).

The 2020 opt-out window is now closed. The next opt-out period for 2021 will open in November 2020.

Large businesses typically have higher electricity use exceeding 30 kW at least twice in the last 13 months. These customers are typically served under Oregon rate schedules 28, 30, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54 or 76R.

Although they have not entered into agreements with Pacific Power, you can also view a list of OPUC-certified ESSs.

An Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) applies to ESS service. Most customers would work with their ESS to understand these charges. Please familiarize yourself with this information and contact us with questions, by sending an email.

Information for prospective Electricity Service Suppliers

As a result of Oregon's Electricity Restructuring law, business customers of Pacific Power and Portland General Electric are able to choose an alternative Electricity Service Supplier (ESS). These suppliers must be certified by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) and enter into service and operating agreements with Pacific Power prior to serving its Oregon customers.

Electricity suppliers that have been certified by the OPUC and interested in serving Pacific Power customers, please contact the ESS Relation Office for more information

After you've been certified as an Oregon ESS by the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), you'll also need to execute two agreements with Pacific Power to be eligible to serve customers in Pacific Power service territories. The ESS Service Agreement and Operating Agreement are available below.